Description for Eucharis Grandiflora Lily

It is a natural hybrid between E. moorei and E. sanderi. Despite the common name, it is not closely related to the true lilies. The shiny dark green foliage is very attractive. Occasionally during the year, large, sweet-scented white flowers will emerge. Mature clumps can flower at different times of the year but more often it will flower in the spring.

The plant produces star-shaped clusters of white flowers held high above the plant. Each cluster contains 3-6 fragrant flowers. The glossy leaves of Amazon Lily plant are deep green, several inches wide and in the form of a rosette.

Common name

Flower colours

Bloom time

Height

Difficulty

Amazon lily, Eucharis Lily

White

Spring, Fall

Up to 50 cm

Easy to grow

Planting and care

Amazon Lily is a beautiful shade loving plant. The bulbs will go dormant if the temperature goes near freezing. Three to five bulbs in a six-inch container is a good thing to begin with. It thrives in places with high humidity.

Sunlight

Soil

Water

Temperature

Fertilizer

Indirect, Partial shade

Rich and porous, with excellent drainage

Water them often from spring through summer and early fall. The intensity of watering can be reduced in winter months.

18 to 23 degrees C

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer twice in a month.

Caring for Eucharis Grandiflora Lily

Plant from February through May, and will bloom in the winter.

Keep the soil slightly moist all the time and try to avoid frosting temperatures.